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Welcome to the Hellmouth / The Harvest
(8.5/10)-AnnaSPECIAL TWO-HOUR SERIES
PREMIERE -- Picking up where the feature film left off, Buffy Summers (Sarah
Michelle Gellar) and her mom (Kristine Sutherland) move to Sunnydale, California,
for a fresh start, unaware of the evil lurking in this quiet suburb. Somewhat
reluctant in her role as the slayer, Buffy quickly makes friends and enemies
at her new school. While also meeting her new "Watcher," Giles (Anthony
Stewart Head), the mercurial school librarian, her newly assembled team
encounters the ever-abundant unearthly creatures in Sunnydale. Screenwriter
of the feature film, Joss Whedon, penned both episodes, with "Welcome to
Hellmouth" directed by Charles Martin Smith and "Harvest" directed by John
Kretchmer.

The Witch
(7.5/10)-AnnaCHEERLEADER FROM HELL
- When students start dropping out of cheerleading tryouts by spontaneously
combusting, going blind and losing the power of speech, Buffy (Sarah Michelle
Gellar) and her posse suspect a powerful witch is in their midst. Buffy
herself soon becomes the target of a deadly spell as they discover the
witch's true identity. Meanwhile, Xander finally musters up the nerve to
ask Buffy out on a date but in the throes of a witch's spell, Buffy's response
isn't exactly as he'd hoped. Anthony Stewart Head, Alyson Hannigan and
Charisma Carpenter also star. Dana Reston wrote the episode directed by
Stephen Gragg.

Teacher's Pet
(5/10)-AnnaA substitute teacherís
infatuation with Xander is flattering to the lovesick teen, but alarming
to Buffy. Written by David Greenwalt - Directed by Bruce Seth Green.

Never Kill a Boy on the First Date
(9/10)-AnnaA CRANKY SLAYER IS A
CARELESS SLAYER - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) tries to maintain some
semblance of a normal teenage social life by opting for a hot date instead
of helping Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) protect Sunnydale from a violent
vampire prophecy. As she's blinded by love, Buffy ignores the signs of
the dark forces aligning against her. Meanwhile, while Buffy's being romanced,
The Master (guest star Mark Metcalf) is plotting her demise by invoking
the wrath of the "Anointed One," a great warrior vampire who is The Master's
most powerful weapon against the slayer. Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannnigan
and Charisma Carpenter also star. David Semal directed the episode written
by Rob des Hotel and Dean Batali.

The Pack
(9/10)-AnnaWELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
- When Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the rest of Sunnydale High endure
the annual field trip to the zoo, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and some other
kids sneak into the quarantined hyena exhibit, but leave in an altered
state. It's up to Buffy, Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) and Willow (Alyson
Hannigan) to discover the cause behind Xander's bizarre behavior and reverse
the transformation before it's too late. Meanwhile, Xander's new aggressive
demeanor doesn't play well with his old friends. Charisma Carpenter also
stars. Charles Martin Smith directed the episode written by Matt Kiene
and Joe Reinmeyer.

Angel
(9.5/10)-AnnaLOVE STINKS -- While
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) grows more and more annoyed with Angel's
(David Boreanaz) mysterious disappearing act, she can't deny her growing
obsession with him. Meanwhile, it's killing Xander (Nicholas Brendon) that
Buffy doesn't have a clue how he feels about her and, as he vents his frustrations
to Willow (Alyson Hannigan), she knows all too well how he feels. And in
the underworld, The Master (guest star Mark Metcalf) is incensed that Buffy
has taken the lives of so many members of his family, and he summons warrior
vampires to annihilate her. Anthony Stewart Head and Charisma Carpenter
also star. Michael Schultz directed the episode written by David Greenwalt.

I, Robot - You, Jane
(3/10)-AnnaINTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
- Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) face a
demon spirit who has been trapped since the Dark Ages and is unleashed
into cyberspace. Meanwhile, Willow (Alyson Hannigan) has fallen for a cyber-beau
whom she met online and Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and Buffy are wary of
who this anonymous wooer may turn out to be. Charisma Carpenter also stars.
Scott Brazil directed the episode written by Ashley Gable and Thomas A.
Swyden.

The Puppet Show
(8.5/10)-AnnaIF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN
- Sunnydale High School's annual talent show serves as a backdrop for murder
when Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) must catch a knife-wielding stealer
of human organs (guest-star Burke Roberts). Meanwhile, the new principal
(guest-star Armin Shimerman) is a discipline-loving brute who forces Giles
(Anthony Stewart Head) to run the talent show and orders Buffy, Xander
(Nicholas Brendon), and Willow (Alyson Hannigan) to perform. Charisma Carpenter
also stars. Ellen Pressman directed the episode written by Dean Batali
and Rob des Hotel.

Nightmares
(9/10)-AnnaNIGHTMARE AT SUNNYDALE
HIGH - The world of nightmares and reality become one when everyone in
Sunnydale is living out their worst fears. While Xander (Nicholas Brendon)
comes to school in his underwear and Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) is unable
to read, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) must unravel the mystery before
reality folds completely into the world of nightmares. Alyson Hannigan
and Charisma Carpenter also star. Bruce Seth Green directed the episode
with the story by Joss Whedon and teleplay by David Greenwalt.

Out of Mind, Out of Sight
(6.5/10)-AnnaTHE INVISIBLE GIRL -
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) become
unlikely allies to combat an invisible spirit that has targeted Cordelia
and everyone around her. Meanwhile, Angel (David Boreanaz) goes to Giles
(Anthony Stewart Head) to warn him that Buffy could be in grave danger.
Nicholas Brendon and Alyson Hannigan also star. Reza Badiyi directed the
episode with the story by Joss Whedon and teleplay by Ashley Gable &
Tom Swyden.

Prophecy Girl
(10/10)-AnnaA HEART-STOPPING SEASON
FINALE - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) wants to resign from her life of
slaying when Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) uncovers an ancient prophesy
that spells out her deadly fate, as the Master's (guest star Mark Metcalf)
ascension from the Hellmouth is at hand. As the earth begins to crack open,
Xander (Nicholas Brendon), Willow (Alyson Hannigan) and Cordelia (Charisma
Carpenter) face an army of demons and the prophetic end of the world. Meanwhile,
Xander finally asks Buffy to the prom with equally disastrous consequences.
Joss Whedon wrote and directed the episode.